Why charity leaders need systems thinking for the future

How can charity leaders plan for the future when complexity is the norm? What does systems thinking look like in the charity sector? In this mini episode of Leaders with Purpose, Rebecca Hull and Lou Lai revisit key insights from their recent full-length conversation with Dr Claire Routley, Consultancy Director at Legacy Futures. Legacy giving is inherently long term. But sustainable legacy programmes don’t sit in isolation - they’re shaped by supporter journeys, organisational culture, generational change and the wider social and economic systems charities operate within. Timestamps: - What systems thinking means in practice - Moving beyond simple cause and effect in strategy - Why legacy fundraising can’t be added onto a weak supporter experience - Systems thinking as a leadership skill for the future - Why systems change is hard (and why charities are part of it) - Generational shifts, consumer trends and the future of legacy giving This is a mini episode extracted from the full episode with Dr Claire Routley. If you’d like to explore future thinking, legacy fundraising trends and long-term charity leadership in more depth, you can find the full episode on our channel! If you value conversations about charity leadership, systems change and future-focused fundraising strategy, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Leaders with Purpose. Connect with us: Claire Rutley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-routley-9a8b737/ Rebecca Hull: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hull-75a78b39/ Louise Lai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-lai-3958962a/ manifesto: https://manifesto.co.uk/